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Smart Antenna for Tektronix USB Spectrum Analyzers
Alaris DF-A0047 Handheld Direction Finding Antenna (Offered by Tektronix)
Alaris DF-A0047 Handheld Direction Finding Antenna (Offered by Tektronix)
Tektronix offers the Alaris DF-A0047 direction finding antenna for use in interference hunting applications with our USB spectrum analyzers and SignalVu-PC Map application software. The DF-A0047 contains multiple antennas and a user-selectable preamplifier to cover a broad range of interference frequencies and levels. Powered via USB, the DF-A0047 includes an integrated compass that transmits angle information to the SignalVu PC Map application for automatic creation of lines of bearing on the map.
Key specifications
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Frequency range: 20 - 8500 MHz
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9 kHz-20 MHz extension module available
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3 user-selected bands
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Internal preamp can be used or bypassed
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Rotating trigger-switch to control operating bands, preamp on/off and transmit bearing
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Horizontal or vertical polarization
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Operating temperature from -30 to +55 °C
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IP56 ingress protection
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Weighs 1.8 kg
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Includes armrest extension brace for easier handling in the field
Combined with a Tektronix USB spectrum analyzer, the Alaris DF-A0047 direction finding antenna makes interference hunting easy. Lines of bearing are automatically transmitted from the antenna to SignalVu-PC Map software, enabling fast triangulation on interference sources.
Specifications
All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
Antenna
- Antenna type
- Combined loop / log-periodic dipole array
- Frequency range
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9 kHz - 20 MHz (DF-A0047-01)
20 - 500 MHz
500 - 8500 MHz
- Nominal input impedance
- 50 Ω
- VSWR
- <3.5:1, typical
- Antenna gain
- Variable with frequency (< 600 MHz) 6 dBi (> 600 MHz)
- Amplifier
- Low noise, 8-18 dB gain, switched in/out
- Power supply
- 5 V @ 200 mA maximum, via USB
- Interface
- USB 2.0
- User inputs
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Band selection by means of a rotary switch
Active/passive selection by means of a push button
Transmit angle information by releasing a push button
- Angle detection
- Digital compass, integrated with antenna
- Mechanical
- Form factor: Handheld
- Dimensions
- 543 mm x 320 mm x 60 mm
- Weight
- 1.8 kg
- Environmental
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- Operating temperature range:
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-30 ºC to +55 ºC
- Storage temperature range:
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-30 ºC to +71 ºC
- Ingress protection:
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IP56
Ordering information
Regional availability
- The Alaris DF-A0047 is not available from Tektronix in China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Belarus, or Kazakhstan.
DF-A0047 direction finding antenna and accessories
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| DF-A0047 | Directional antenna, 20 - 8500 MHz, with electronic compass and preamp |
| DF-A0047-01 | Frequency range extension for DF-A0047 directional antenna, 9 kHz - 20 MHz |
| DF-A0047-C1 | DF-A0047 antenna and DF-A0047-01 extension |
| 016-2107-00 | Transit case for DF-A0047 and DF-A0047-01 |
| 367-0612-00 | DF-A0047-03 armrest for DF-A0047 and DF-A0047-01 |
| 407-6042-00 | DF-A0047-04 compass dock |
| 174-7019-00 | CAB-A107 external cable |